Standards Australia Digital Twin White Paper March 2023

Standards Australia have released a Digital Twin White Paper in response to identified challenges of digital twins in Australia.  The paper recommends actions that can support Australia’s journey to national Digital Twin advancement and global positioning and leadership. These recommendations cover the areas of leadership and governance, critical market enablers and a national pilot program to activate opportunities. 

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Cyber Security & Asset Management Standards in the Australian Mining and Minerals Industry

Survey invitation – a study to expand awareness and promote best practice

Highly sophisticated cyber-attacks are proliferating at an alarming pace worldwide, yet some industries are exposed to higher risks than others. The nature of the mining industry, for instance, enhances the magnitude of risk as a cyber-attack could easily result in the loss of life.

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Data and Decision-making



Data is a critical asset that can determine a business’s success, when integrated with asset management frameworks and appropriate tools.  

Given the amount of data available, it is easy for some organisations to feel overwhelmed. The challenges presented by data, particularly when attempting to move it from an afterthought to a critical facet of operations can be paralysing. The various tools available to assist in extracting data can sometimes only add to the sense of paralysis.

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